Instagram Feed block is broken

Is there any fix to the broken Instagram Feed block? The shopping cart button no longer works to link to the tagged items.

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Hi, @gooatl ! 

The Instagram Feed block's shopping functionality (tagged items/shopping cart button) is experiencing issues. This is likely due to one of these factors:

  1. Recent Instagram API changes
  2. Integration issues between Square and Instagram
  3. Changes in Instagram's shopping features
Temporary Workarounds

While waiting for an official fix, here are some alternative solutions:

  1. Direct Product Links:

    • Create a regular gallery block
    • Manually add your product images
    • Link directly to your Square product pages
  2. Instagram Link Alternative:

    • Use a basic Instagram feed display
    • Add a prominent "Shop on Instagram" button
    • Link directly to your Instagram shop profile
  3. Custom Gallery Solution:

    • Create a custom gallery using Square's other blocks
    • Organize products in a similar visual style
    • Include direct shopping links
Next Steps
  1. Report the Issue:

    • If you haven't already, report this to Square Support
    • Include specific examples of the non-working features
    • Document when the issue started
  2. Check Your Settings:

    • Verify your Instagram Business account connection is still active
    • Ensure your Instagram Shopping is properly set up
    • Check if your product catalog is correctly synced

I hope this helps!

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Hi, @gooatl ! 

The Instagram Feed block's shopping functionality (tagged items/shopping cart button) is experiencing issues. This is likely due to one of these factors:

  1. Recent Instagram API changes
  2. Integration issues between Square and Instagram
  3. Changes in Instagram's shopping features
Temporary Workarounds

While waiting for an official fix, here are some alternative solutions:

  1. Direct Product Links:

    • Create a regular gallery block
    • Manually add your product images
    • Link directly to your Square product pages
  2. Instagram Link Alternative:

    • Use a basic Instagram feed display
    • Add a prominent "Shop on Instagram" button
    • Link directly to your Instagram shop profile
  3. Custom Gallery Solution:

    • Create a custom gallery using Square's other blocks
    • Organize products in a similar visual style
    • Include direct shopping links
Next Steps
  1. Report the Issue:

    • If you haven't already, report this to Square Support
    • Include specific examples of the non-working features
    • Document when the issue started
  2. Check Your Settings:

    • Verify your Instagram Business account connection is still active
    • Ensure your Instagram Shopping is properly set up
    • Check if your product catalog is correctly synced

I hope this helps!

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This feature is still broken - has anyone found a work-around?

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